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Tristan Strongpunchesahole-Discusguide EDUCATOR’S GUIDE Disney • HYPERION Ab t Bo 2. Brainstorm the following: What African and African American tales (fables or folktales) have you heard in the Tristan Strong is a seventh grader who is navigating the road to healing following several diffi cult life events. past? Describe the stories briefl y. Look at the table below. Did you mention any of the included characters First, he blames himself for the death of his best friend, Eddie. Then he disappoints his family by losing a during your brainstorm? If yes, note important adventures or character traits of each individual. Next, explain highly anticipated boxing match. When it seems like things can’t get any worse, he is sent to spend a month at why each individual is signifi cant to African or African American cultural beliefs/values. his grandparents’ farm in Alabama. During his fi rst night on the farm, a series of strange events occurs. To his (Reading Literature: Key Ideas and Details: RL.5.1, 6.1) surprise, someone tries to steal the only thing he has left of Eddie—a journal. Tristan chases the assailant and Folklore Character Descriptions Cultural Significance ends up in another universe fi lled with new friends and enemies. Following his arrival, Tristan strategizes a way to win a high-stakes war by enticing the trickster god Anansi. Can Tristan save his new friends and avoid more loss? Readers everywhere will appreciate the connections to familiar African and African American folklore, Tar-Baby adventures, and the character development of Tristan throughout the novel. Brer Rabbit Co Co AlNt The novel Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky provides a great opportunity to apply complex literacy skills Brer Fox such as inferencing, deconstructing vocabulary, identifying author’s purpose, answering text-dependent questions, and making textual connections. This discussion guide provides suggestions aligned with the Common Core Kwaku Anansi State Standards (CCSS) for Reading: Literature, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. Each activity in this guide includes a reference for the CCSS strand, domain, and standard that is addressed. To support instruction or obtain additional information visit the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) website www.corestandards.org. John Henry • Instructional Note: During each of the activities, please encourage students to support their claims with evidence from the text and illustrations. Providing young learners with the opportunity to answer text- High John dependent questions is critical to success with Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Nyame Ac In Ba Un KnGe Explore Important Connections Before Reading A. Select one character from the table above to research using text and online resources. Be sure to 1. Traditional fables typically have the following components, (�) they feature an animal with human explore the characteristics, problem, and resolution/moral throughout multiple stories about the character. characteristics (e.g., the ability to speak); (�) each character usually has one personality trait, such as being Summarize your fi ndings in one page and share with a small group. clever, that is evident throughout the story; (�) a problem or confl ict; (�) a resolution, moral, or lesson that (Writing: Research to Build and Present Knowledge, W.5.7, 6.7) others can learn. Think about familiar fables and consider whether the statements below are true or false. 3. Read the description of the novel, review chapter titles, and examine the adinkra symbols drawn at the Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 beginning of each chapter. What are important events that you think will take place in this novel? What must you think about as you read a fi ctional text (e.g., story structure)? How is the strategy diff erent from reading Fables often refl ect the Heroes in fables The animals in fables Fables are beliefs/values of the individual always make are usually villains. often passed an informational text? who is telling the story. positive decisions. down as spoken stories. A. Think about an adventure novel that you have read in the past. How does this text seem similar to that TRUE OR FALSE TRUE OR FALSE TRUE OR FALSE TRUE OR FALSE text? How does this text seem diff erent? Explain the connection using details from your previous reading. (Reading Literature: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, R.L. 5.9) A. When you complete the novel, return to these statements and decide whether you still believe they are true or false. Discuss your initial responses and make changes as necessary based upon evidence from the novel. (Speaking and Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration, 5.1, 6.1) 2 3 An Io Gu Di ­Io q On 4. Describe the fi rst interaction between Gum Baby Monitoring Comprehension While Reading Explore the questions individually and in small and Tristan. What characteristics are evident groups while reading. As you read, use the notations below to monitor your understanding. Share your notations with a peer and/or about Gum Baby? Do you think Gum Baby is a friend or foe? Why? Use textual evidence in your adult to build discussion and meaningful inquiry questions while reading the novel. 1. When Tristan Strong fi rst talks about his name response. he states, “I hated that name. It made me appear Symbol Considerations to be something I’m not. My name should have 5. In Chapter �, should Tristan trust the shadow he been Tristan Coward, or Tristan Failure, or Tristan meets? Why or why not? How does he feel while • This part is confusing because . Fake. Maybe Tristan How-Could-You-Lose-Your- interacting with the shadow? What did his nana • What does the statement ____________ mean? First-Boxing Match” (p. �). Based upon this previously tell him about the Bottle Tree forest? ? • I don’t understand what sequence of event(s) just happened. statement, how does Tristan feel about himself? Why is this information important? Support your • I wonder . How does his family view him (i.e., his parents response with details from the novel. • What does the character mean when she/he says _____________? and grandparents)? Support your response with 6. When Tristan fi rst arrives in the new world, textual evidence. Is there something about he asks a lot of questions, but his inquiries are • This is really important to understanding the plot of the story. yourself that you have disliked in the past? Why? quickly dismissed. Why isn’t anyone willing to • This character action helped me learn more about him/her. A. As you read, consider whether you believe this answer his questions? Support with evidence. • This is something important to remember about the character. statement is accurate? How does Tristan’s point How does the suspense in the chapter help the • This detail is important because . * of view about himself develop and/or change author develop the plot? • This is a really interesting detail that I would like to discuss. throughout the story? Which events cause the A. In Chapter �, what does Tristan learn about development and/or change? Provide examples. the origins of Alke? Why is this important to • I am surprised by this event. 2. Using details from the story, explain why the understand? Provide details in your response. • I was not expecting this character to . ! journal appears to be special. Which events B. In Chapter �, what does the author reveal • I am really surprised by the new information the author shared. throughout the car ride and at the farm suggest it about “folktale characters” in Alke? What is is supernatural? What does Tristan’s nana explain their role and purpose? How does this diff er • This information connects to something important in another chapter because . about the origins of the symbol on the journal? from Tristan’s previous understanding of the • This information connects to my life because . Why does Tristan seem to avoid the journal? characters? Cite evidence. ∞ • This information connects to another book because . How might the journal be connected to Tristan’s 7. In Chapter �, Brer Fox warns against speaking • This action connects to something I’ve seen on television. future adventure? Make a prediction using textual support. about the Maafa to prevent giving it strength (p. ��). Tristan refl ects about the following advice 3. During several moments in the book Tristan from his counselor: “we can’t hide from our affi rms that he is not “soft.” For example: “A fears. We have to be able to talk about them, or fl ashlight lay on top of the blankets next to me. else they’ll fester like poison, eating us from the Not that I’m scared of the dark, you get me, but inside.” Who do you think gave the better advice? in case I had to use the bathroom or get a drink Why? of water” (p. ��). Why do you think the author A. When the novel is complete, consider includes this information? How does it help us whether storytelling was a positive or negative understand Tristan? Are there moments you try infl uence throughout the novel. Explain whether to show others you are not “soft”? Why? Provide the stories are a source of strength or destruction an example. based upon the events. 4 5 8. How does Tristan respond when he meets John 13. Describe the sequence of events that occurs when 19. How do the individuals in the Ridge defend 22. Refl ect upon the events leading up to the Henry for the fi rst time in Chapter ��? Why? In Tristan arrives in the Golden Crescent. What themselves? Why are they leery of the visitors conclusion of the story. How does each character the novel, which diff erent versions of John Henry’s problems are they facing in the Golden Crescent? seeking their help? Who are the important transform from the beginning to the end of story are shared? Describe John Henry’s character Why is Nyame important to Tristan and his allies? decision makers in the Ridge? How does Tristan the story? Did you fi nd the ending of the story traits based upon his interactions with Tristan.
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